Английская Википедия:Ed Craven

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Edward Craven (also known as Eddie, born 1995) is an investor, the youngest Australian billionaire, and co-founder of the online casino Stake.com and live-streaming platform Kick.

Career

Stake.com

In 2013, Craven established Primedice, a cryptocurrency-based online dice game. Three years later, he teamed up with U.S.-born Bijan Tehrani to launch Easygo, a company specializing in online casino games.

In 2017, Stake.com made its debut, operated by Medium Rare NV and licensed in Curaçao. The company maintains global offices in Serbia, Australia, and Cyprus. It became one of the world's largest gambling companies due to its user-friendly interface, innovative betting options, the integration of cryptocurrency transactions and collaborations with celebrities.

Stake.com expanded to the UK in December 2021 through a partnership with TGP Europe. It serves as the main shirt sponsor for Everton FC and Watford FC, and also backs the Alfa Romeo Formula One team.

Kick

Launched in 2022 by Craven and his business partner, Bijan Tehrani, Kick as a competitor to Amazon's Twitch. Kick, an online live-streaming platform, was launched in Melbourne in 2022 by Craven and his business partner, Bijan Tehrani. The platform provides an alternative to the popular streaming service Twitch, as it provides a 95-5% split of revenues to content creators.

According to the Australian Financial Review, Kick, under the management of Craven, has increased its visibility and appeal through sponsorships with well-known organizations, including the Alfa Romeo F1 Team and Everton Football Club. These sponsorships reflect Craven’s strategic efforts to establish a prominent presence for Kick in the live-streaming industry.

From 2022, Canadian musician Drake collaborates with Stake.com as their ambassador, earning a $100 million annual endorsement. This partnership, known as "The Drake Effect," boosts awareness for Stake.com, with Drake actively promoting the online casino through social media.

In January 2024, Craven became the owner of the Sauber F1 team. Both his companies feature in the rebranding, with the team now known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber.

Charity

In 2021, Edward Crave announced a donation of $10 million to GiveWell, a charity focused on identifying and funding the most effective charitable causes globally.

Personal life

Craven is an active gamer who also live streams on Kick. He has previously streamed with the likes of Drake who is a Stake.com ambassador.

In October 2022, Craven debuted on Australia's Young Rich List and in March 2023 was included in the Richest 250 issued by The Australian, with a reported net worth of $2.01 billion.

Ed resides in Melbourne where in 2022 he reportedly purchased the most expensive property in Toorak, Victoria.